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Nutrition
Apr 4 2009, 4:44 pmFor Less Childhood Obesity: Drink Water
A German study shows that more water in schools decreases childhood obesity rates. But could it work here?read moreNutrition
Apr 3 2009, 6:37 pmDoes Food Tracing Work?
The Department of Health and Human Services recently conducted an exercise to see if the government could effectively trace food products. It couldn't. The companies that produce the food can't do it either. If only Congress would give the FDA the necessary authority.read more
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Abroad
Apr 3 2009, 8:29 amA Butcher's Paradise: Brothers at Work
Butcher Giampietro Damini and chef Giorgio Damini have created a polyvalent gastronomic paradise in the village of Arzignano, outside Vicenza. The only people having more fun than the Damini brothers are their lucky customers.read more
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Mixmaster
Apr 3 2009, 8:26 amWhat Makes a Cocktail Snob so Obnoxious?
Sometimes those with the most distinctive tastes--and the most abrasive attitudes--make us better bartenders. Take the example of the recipe for the Sidecar. Once dictated by a famous beverage snob, is it much improved with a fresh attitude.read more
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Behind the Counter
Apr 3 2009, 8:25 amThe Best Pasta You've Never Had
Made for generations by an Italian family of artisan producers, their pre-industrial technique yields incredible flavor and texture. In Italian, it's simply called pasta germe di grano--pasta made with wheat that has its natural germ still intact.read more
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Nutrition
Apr 2 2009, 5:01 pmThe Pistachio Recall Lesson
This time, the contamination was discovered by a small nut company that routinely tests for salmonella. What's reassuring--and what's scary--about the ongoing recall, already up to 74 different products and two million pounds of food. Update (April 3rd): A mysterious new development.read more
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Back of the House
Apr 2 2009, 8:25 amExperiential Dining: Japan to America
Most restaurants offer diners the experience they desire for the evening. But taking away some control from diners allows a chef to craft an entire culinary experience. Break open your entree with a wooden mallet. Design your next course from a list of words. Who's in control?read more
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On the Farm
Apr 2 2009, 8:24 amThe Happy Disbelief of Our First Rain
An unfamiliar sound in the early morning hours brings the promise of relief from a year-long drought. Rain, after three long months, finally has finally arrived on the Texas farm. Stunned family and friends barely know what to do with themselves.read more
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Abroad
Apr 2 2009, 8:20 amBreakfast in a City of Mediterranean Nights
Tangier is a night city. Even the rooftop roosters are on Spanish time, and wait until the sun is well up before making themselves heard. But those who do rise early will be rewarded by newspaper-wrapped delicacies, savory sweets, and serene streetside cafés.read moreCorby's Fresh Feeds
Apr 2 2009, 7:58 amIf I'm Eating Soy, I'd Rather Know I Am
SOY From tofu to livestock feed, you're eating it whether you want to or not. Why does soy's ubiquity get so little attention?read moreNutrition
Apr 2 2009, 7:30 amFruits and Vegetables: Eat Less, Pay More
Eating well doesn't always come cheap. Nutritionists are always telling everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. You might think this would be harder to do when the economy goes bad. You would be right. A new report finds that people bought less produce in 2008 than they did in 2007, but are paying more for it. read moreCorby's Fresh Feeds
Apr 2 2009, 7:00 amThe Allergy Watch: A Good Cocoa Glaze, At Least
ALLERGIES Vegans may not be the most beloved in the food world, but their discoveries in eggless baking are amazing.read more
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Abroad
Apr 1 2009, 8:31 amSnackpolitik: Protesting in Thailand
With international controversy over who will lead the country, political strife and civil unrest are overtaking Bangkok. The rallies are well attended, but, true to Thai culture, they are as much about eating and protesting. Understanding Thailand's unrest through food.read moreArtisans
Apr 1 2009, 8:21 amOn Tap in Vermont, Maple Sap
As maple sugaring season ends, two brothers offer a different take on a distinctly North American food. Like Vermont maple syrup? Just wait until you try maple seltzer or maple soda, which hearken back to New England's cultural roots.read more
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Abroad
Apr 1 2009, 8:18 amPork Knuckle, German Delight
Some misunderstand this indelicate delicacy. For most American consumers, Pork knuckle is uninviting, and conjures the image of knobby, stringy joints. But it's featured by nearly every brewpub in Germany, and it's great with a Bavarian brew.read more
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Nutrition
Mar 31 2009, 12:19 pmNow You Can't Eat Pistachios Either
The FDA is announcing the "voluntary" recall of certain pistachio products: a mere million pounds of apparently Salmonella-contaminated products from a California producer. As with the peanut butter recalls, pistachios are used in many different kinds of products. Will this ever end?read more
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Coffee Culture
Mar 31 2009, 8:40 amDon't Be Afraid of Strong Coffee!
How much coffee is in your coffee? We're used to weak coffee but that doesn't mean it's good. A weak cup of coffee is an unpleasant thing. And once weak coffee is brewed there's nothing to be done. Try a heaping American scoop and have a coffee epiphany.read moreMy Transformation
Mar 31 2009, 8:38 amPost-Op, Learning to Use a New Stomach
Avoiding laughter, giving up Smart Water (too sweet), and pureeing chicken--life after Gastric Bypass surgery is no picnic. Relearning how to do simple things like eat and laugh is a daily struggle, but little triumphs along the way--not to mention a little love and support--make it easier.read more
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Sustainability
Mar 31 2009, 8:35 amThe Magic of Unheated Greenhouses
The New England winter is stubborn, and often wears out its welcome. But inside Yale's unheated hoophouse lies a veritable carpet of green. When kids or jaded college students peek beneath the Reemay, they respond with the same breathless enthusiasm.read more
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Nutrition
Mar 30 2009, 12:40 pmThe Antioxidant Lie: Marketing Run Amock
Antioxidant nutrients are effective marketing tools. And most consumers who see an antioxidant claim on a product label will buy it for that reason. Even candy touts antioxidants, but evidence they make you healthier is lacking. They may even be harmful.read more
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On the Farm
Mar 30 2009, 8:49 am"Natural" Meat: Still as Unnatural as Ever
It's shocking what passes for "natural" at your local grocer's meat counter. It would be easy to just blame factor farms, but the truth is that the USDA's weak animal treatment standards let agribusinesses run wild. But it doesn't have to be this way.read more
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Artisans
Mar 30 2009, 8:39 amWhen Ice Cream Gets Dangerous
Restaurants sometimes request unusual flavors that customers off the street would never think of asking for -- like mango habanero, oatmeal, or ginger rose petal. They're great -- if you've got your safety goggles. Turning such odd ingredients into ice cream is no cakewalk.read more
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